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Fascinating Zebras Fact

The zebra, a fascinating and iconic African mammal, is scientifically classified into three main species: the plains zebra (Equus quagga), the mountain zebra (Equus zebra), and the Grévy’s zebra (Equus grevyi), each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. Zebras belong to the family Equidae, which is a diverse group of mammals that also includes horses and donkeys, sharing a common evolutionary lineage and several anatomical and behavioural traits. All

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PETS NEED A Break too! (March 2025)

BY BRIAN BERKMAN “LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER, BRIAN BERKMAN, SEARCHES OUT THE FABULOUS AND OFTEN AFFORDABLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR PETS. JULIE, HIS RESCUED MIXED-BREED DOGGIE-DAUGHTER, INSISTS ON JOINING THEM.” Brian Berkman recommends SÓTANO after an outstanding lunch and special canine company. Cape Town’s Most Tail-Wagging Dining Destination: SÓTANO Welcomes All Members of the Family At Mouille Point’s iconic seafront strip, where the historic Green Point Lighthouse stands watch,

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Kinetix – Home Modifications for Pets

Creating a Physiotherapy-Friendly Environment By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast When we think about home renovations, the focus is often on improving our own living spaces—making rooms more stylish, functional, or comfortable. However, have you ever considered how your home can be optimized to support your pet’s physical well-being, particularly if they are recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition? As

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Get to Know Dr. MAC

I qualified as a veterinarian in 1973 and have been in private practice ever since.  That’s a career spanning over 52 years, and during that time I have seen many changes in our profession.  I would like to enlighten you on some of these changes. Veterinary Science is a science, but there is also an art to the profession.  In my early days, we subject the patient to a thorough

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Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris

Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris I have to admit,  when Jenny Morris agreed to be the Cover Model for this issue, I was relieved. Not only was this to be the first shoot for the year, but it would also be our debut for our live video interview stream on YouTube. Having someone like Jenny Morris to interview was a huge advantage, simply because she is such a down

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Ask The Vet – Dr. Travis Gray (March 2025)

Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover, and proud cat-dad to two rescues named Natsu and Falcon. In a world filled with conflicting veterinary information, Pet Prints has given me a chance to try and make sense of some of the muddle. So, if you have anything you want to ask, send

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PETS NEED A Break too!

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, Brian Berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued

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Fascinating Flamingo Facts

Flamingos belong to the bird family known as Phoenicopteridae, which includes all six recognized species. There are six main species of flamingos found across the

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From RUFF to Radiant

By Jenni Davies A glossy mane, supple skin, shiny eyes, sparkling smiles… SA’s next top model? Guess again. Whether your pet has long, luscious locks

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Fur-Friendly Finds

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town Image credit: The Farm Village THE FOODBARN One of the standout features of The Foodbarn is how warmly

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Fascinating Dung Beetle Facts

Dung beetles are part of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea. Most species fall within the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, which are part of the scarab beetle family,

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THE KUSA CONUNDRUM

By Jenni Davies From scruffy scrappy-doos to glossy champions, dogs come in all shapes and sizes – and we adore them all. But, behind the

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Bringing Balance Back

By Jenni Davies One minute, your dog is winning at being World’s Best Couch Potato. The next – kaboom! – thunder in the distance, and

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